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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.30, 832.71 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.30, 832.71 and 266.55 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.30 : 832.71 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.30/832.71 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.30x = 832.71 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.30x = 221,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,958.85/555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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